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Use photography as a genuine form of self-expression.
Develop a personal photographic project with real emotional depth
Build a regular therapeutic photography practice that supports your creative growth
focused lessons designed for practical application. Each lesson builds on the previous, taking you from fundamentals to advanced techniques.
Expert Instructor
Danny Bittencourt is a visual poet, psychoanalyst specializing in phototherapy, and writer. She holds a degree in Photography, with specializations in Visual Poetics and Contemporary Psychoanalysis. She is currently a PhD candidate in Artistic Studies. Danny is the author of four books in the field of photography: Fine Art Photography, Hybrid Photography, The Light from the Window, and Floating Photography, all published by Entrelinha Editora. In education, she shares her knowledge through online courses and lectures.
View instructor’s classesTherapeutic photography is a practice that uses photography as a tool for self-exploration, emotional expression, and personal reflection. Instead of focusing only on aesthetics, it helps you understand identity, memory, and inner experiences through images.
Yes, this course is suitable for all levels. You don’t need advanced photography skills just an openness to explore your thoughts, emotions, and creativity through images.
Therapeutic photography techniques include self-portraiture, working with archival images, symbolic imagery, and hybrid photography. These methods help you express emotions and explore personal narratives visually.
Therapeutic photography is typically a self-directed or artistic practice, while phototherapy is conducted by trained therapists in a clinical setting. This course focuses on therapeutic photography as a personal and creative tool.
No, you can use any device, including a smartphone. The focus of this course is on meaning and expression, not technical equipment.
Hybrid photography combines photography with other mediums or techniques, such as text, collage, or archival material to create layered and expressive visual narratives.
Results vary, but many participants begin to notice deeper awareness and creative clarity as they engage consistently with the process taught in the course.
A good therapeutic photograph is one that holds personal meaning. It doesn’t need to be technically perfect, it should reflect emotion, memory, or a deeper personal narrative.
Self-portraiture allows you to explore identity, emotions, and self-perception in a direct and personal way. It is one of the most powerful tools in therapeutic photography.
Yes, by encouraging experimentation and personal expression, therapeutic photography helps unlock creativity and develop a unique visual voice.
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